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Russia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at costarica.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Russia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Georgia, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Norway admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. China, Belarus and North Korea require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Russia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.